Unobtainium Reborn: My '61 Plymouth Suburban 2-door

Discussion in 'Cosmetic & Restoration' started by SavoyPlaza, Sep 21, 2011.

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  1. lowlow37

    lowlow37 Well-Known Member

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    Nice work done there! Beautiful wagon, and nice stance..
     
    lowlow37, Sep 22, 2011
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    Stormin' Norman Well-Known Member

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    I knew a couple of those 'great personalities' too. :evilsmile::biglaugh:
     
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    Fantastic job SavoyPlaza! I remember seeing it on the Forward Look Forum and thinking
    what a pity about its appearance. Soooo glad you brought it back to a dignified, proper life.
    Now, it turns heads rather than turning stomachs, and everyone can see its inherent beauty.
    Exner is smiling somewhere in Designer Heaven!

    TG
     
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    66 Country Sedan, Sep 25, 2011
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    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    Very nice job....
     
    Krash Kadillak, Sep 25, 2011
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    SavoyPlaza, outstanding job on that car, gutsy call on color, definitely works! Thanks for the pics!

    Arvid Svendsen
     
    Svendsen, Sep 28, 2011
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    Where did it come from i was surprised to see how clean it was with the paint removed.

    What was the original color?

    Just looked at the seats again they look like 300m seats without the headrests.

    I'd leave them and match the rear.
     
    GN300, Sep 29, 2011
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  7. Pete Hedges

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    Well... it looks like I'm in the minority here in the fact that I thought it looked kinda cool with the, how shall I put it, "alternative" paint job.

    However, I do agree that she is truly stunning after your TLC! :2_thumbs_up_-_anima
     
    Pete Hedges, Sep 29, 2011
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    You do fantastic work! Beautiful color, too.
     
    BigBird87, Sep 30, 2011
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    Plaza....thats just plain sexy :cheers:

    im amazed at how clean the body was under that:yup:


    beautiful job man....just beautiful:yup:
     
    the Rev, Oct 2, 2011
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    That is a 100% improvement over that tacky orange and purple! Way to go!
     
    FamilyTruckster91, Oct 13, 2011
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    That is absolutely gorgeous. Perfect color choice, too. The only other colors I'd consider for a '61 like that would be a heavy metallic silver or copper or a really clean bright white. The seafoam green is perfect. Someday I want to have a '57-'58 or '60 Ford wagon in that color inside and out with matching steel wheels and wide whites and tiny hubcaps. A 223 with a T-85 (with overdrive of course) and 3.50 rear axle ratio will work.
     
    occupant, Oct 16, 2011
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  12. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Seafoam green? I'll admit this wagon is beautiful that color. Much better than the colors when you got it! But I had two 50's Buicks, one a 50 and 53, and my 1955 Chevy wagon were seafoam green.............. I thought they were ugly. However I bought each one and repainted them when I got time and money. Amazing what different body styles and a few years of growing will do to paint colors. Yep, I do like it on that wagon.:)
     
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    I don't like it...................................................I LOVE IT!! Fine job.. what a shweet ride mon'.
     
    73super, Nov 29, 2011
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    The step by step pics were a great idea. You made it look effortless. ;) Thanks for sharing.

    Hope we get to see the interior transformation as well. :p

    How exciting for you...marvelous job. (y)
     
    fannie, Nov 29, 2011
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    Thank you for all the kind words, I was very fortunate to have such a rust-free body to start with. I have yet to make any progress with the interior, I'm mainly waiting for some pieces from SMS auto fabrics to begin that work.

    Meanwhile, I've found yet another 2-door wagon, and this will be made into more of a cruiser. I'll post more on this one later, when I have the chance to get started with it. (Which at this rate maybe after Christmas! :))

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    Thanks again for the positive remarks!
    Pete
     
    SavoyPlaza, Nov 30, 2011
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